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Kushen – Sophora Root
Kushen is the Chinese name of the root of Sophora flavescens. It is a member of the pea and bean family. Kushen has been used successfully as an herbal medicine to treat a very wide variety of conditions for thousands of years. My interest is focused on two compounds found in Kushen: Matrine and Oxymatrine. Kushen has been safely used [...]
OPC Antioxidant for Asthma
OPC Antioxidant is derived from grape seed extract and pine bark extract. OPC is considered a Super Antioxidant and is scientifically known as Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin (OPC), Proanthocyanidolic Oligomer (PCO), Procyanidin or Proanthocyanidin. Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs) are considered Super Antioxidants because they are unique phytochemicals, known as flavonoids that [...]
Asthma Proof Your Home
Allergens found in your home are among the most dangerous triggers for your asthma. Dogs, cats, dust mites and cockroaches are some of the worst offenders.
Surprisingly enough, it doesn’t even matter if you own any pets, or have ever seen cockroaches or dust mites scurrying about. (Be sure to read “Asthma Triggers – [...]